This month’s Seafair festivities included the annual Chinatown Seafair Parade and the celebration of local community groups and talent.
July 11: 2010 Reaksa Smaradey Khmer parade is held in Kent
The 2010 Reaksa Smaradey Khmer parade was held as part of the Kent Cornucopia Days. More than 100 Khmer from the Pacific Northwest, including Vancouver, B.C., participated in the event.
July 9–11: Washington Wines Festival is held in Carnation and raises $850,000
The 19th Annual Washington Wines Festival “Wine Weekend” was held at Camp Korey in Carnation The event raised more than $850,000 for Camp Korey.
July 15: Four appointed to Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire appointed four people to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs.
July 27: Local girl chosen for the U.S. math team competes internationally
Shijie Joy Zheng, a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy, was chosen to participate on a team of high school girls from throughout the United States who will compete in
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